{"id":3971,"date":"2017-02-09T16:22:03","date_gmt":"2017-02-09T22:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=3971"},"modified":"2017-03-26T10:55:58","modified_gmt":"2017-03-26T15:55:58","slug":"sandals-resorts-internationals-philanthropic-arm-reflects-on-2015-2016-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=3971","title":{"rendered":"Sandals Resorts International\u2019s Philanthropic Arm Reflects on 2015-2016 Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Here’s yet another reason why we proudly support Sandals & Beaches Resorts<\/a>. Their charitable giving is second to none. Here’s a release they recently sent us with a recap of their efforts over the last couple of years.
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The Sandals Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Sandals Resorts International, is proud to wrap up another impactful year with success as shown in its 2015-2016 annual report \u2013 Inspiring Hope. Since its inception in 2009, the Sandals Foundation has aimed to unite the region with one common goal: to elevate its people and protect its delicate ecosystem under the pillars of community, education, and the environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cI continue to be amazed by the many programs and projects we have been able to implement over the past year, all of which have been instrumental in inspiring hope across the region. For us, the work we do is a true philanthropic extension of our brand and a call to action to equip those less fortunate with confidence, empowerment and fulfillment while providing communities with real solutions to the daily challenges they face. Thanks to the dedication of our team members, the visitors to our islands and the commitment of our valued donors and partners, we have been able to continue our positive impact affecting hundreds of thousands of lives,\u201d said Adam Stewart, the Sandals Foundation\u2019s President.<\/p>\n

Below are some highlights from the 2015-2016 period in each of the Education,
\nCommunity and Environment sectors:<\/p>\n

Education:
\n\u00b7 Focusing on literacy performance and positively impacting over 12,000
\nchildren and families, the SuperKids Literacy Program, in partnership
\nwith Great Shape Inc., targets grades 1-6 with the aim of improving
\nliteracy and computer education, while encouraging extracurricular
\nactivities such as sports, music and art.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Through a partnership with Scholastic Book Fairs the 2015\/16 school
\nyear saw the donation of 25,000 children\u2019s books to local school libraries
\nacross the Islands. The Scholastic Reading Road Trip
\ngives resort guests and local school children the opportunity to engage in
\nan unforgettable one-on-one reading experience. To date, the
\nFoundation has hosted close to 9,000 Reading Road Trip volunteers.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Supporting children\u2019s literacy, educational development and the love of
\nreading, Hands Across the Sea Libraries aims to provide books, create
\nborrowing libraries and foster sustainability of an engaging reading space
\nwithin St. Lucia, Antigua and Grenada. This past year, the program
\nreached 1,537 children and had 2,257 new books shipped to local
\nschools in the Eastern Caribbean.<\/p>\n

Community:
\n\u00b7 In effort to encourage entrepreneurship and instill values necessary for
\nattaining success, the Foundation partnered with The School of
\nBusiness Entrepreneurs (TSOE) in St. Lucia. Designed
\nfor 16 to 30-year-olds, the program offers comprehensive workshops that
\ncover topics such as marketing strategy, business licensing, social
\nresponsibility and customer service.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 In keeping with its commitment to community and health initiatives, the
\nFoundation\u2019s continued partnership with the SickKids Foundation
\nCaribbean program works to reduce mortality rate of children
\nin the Caribbean suffering from Pediatric Cancers and serious blood
\ndisorders. In partnership with SickKids Canada, these efforts included
\noffering improved technology, establishing telemedicine
\nrooms, training nurses and providing fellowship for the second Pediatric
\nOncologist in the Eastern Caribbean.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 The Foundation\u2019s Flanker Music Program is a group of promising
\nyouths from the inner city Flanker community in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
\nTheir efforts resulted in funding a three-year program that has
\nprovided: new musical instruments and repair to existing instruments;
\nlessons and tools for weekly classes; uniforms for band members and
\nperformance opportunities at neighboring Sandals Resorts.<\/p>\n

Environment:
\n\u00b7 Over 27,800 turtles were safely hatched this year with efforts of the
\nSea Turtle Conservation that provides support to help increase chances
\nof turtle survival in the wild and funding for field researchers to gather
\nvaluable data, as well as create awareness for marine preservation.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 With the Sandals Foundation reforestation efforts alongside local
\nministries, 10,758 trees were planted to help alleviate climate change in
\nthe Caribbean region.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 As part of Coral Conservation efforts the Foundation established two
\ncoral nurseries in Jamaica, which will produce over 1,000 pieces of coral
\neach year and a 15% increase in coral coverage and provide locals with
\nnew employment opportunities within the environmental field.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Implemented across 40 schools, The Sandals Foundation partnered with
\nthe Guy Harvey Oceans Foundation and CARIBSAVE to create the
\n\u2018Save Our Seas\u2019 program that provided education and awareness on the
\nimportance of protecting the marine environment.<\/p>\n

To learn more or to get involved, please visit www.sandalsfoundation.org<\/a>. To learn about vacation options at these resorts, please visit our Sandals & Beaches pages<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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